Midway between a glitzy casino and a busy commuter train line is a reasonable location for decadent boys toys!
The pads are interesting landmarks to pass in one of the rented motor boats.
Here is the PDF of the estimated population of Melbourne.
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/Site...eport-2015.pdf
The report indicates that 250,000 visitors versus 130,000 residents occupy Melbourne midweek.
Like most cities visitors outnumber residents. The trend in high rise apartments in CBD is for designs without a balcony, to maximise interior space.
But yes, less noise is better.
Israeli startup StoreDot has suggested tech that allows a battery to be charged in 5 minutes.
http://www.store-dot.com/single-post...f-2016Tel-Aviv
It would be ideal for short duration (10-30 min) flights over noise sensitive locations. Recharge between flights.
Just as some of the watercraft on the Yarra have gone electric, one day so will the aerial craft.
I hope the Yarra pads are still available when this tech is commercialised.
Mickjoebill